The Department of Social Welfare at Youngjin College (President Choi Jaeyoung) announced on May 25 that it had held a special sports festival to help adult learners boost their motivation for study and strengthen bonds between juniors and seniors.
The "2025 One Heart Sports Festival" was held on May 24 at Baekho Gymnasium on the Youngjin College campus. All adult learners from the associate degree program (first and second years) and the bachelor’s degree program (third and fourth years) participated, engaging in active exchanges and communication. The event brought together more than 400 students ranging in age from 26 to 80, along with about 20 faculty members, for a total of approximately 420 participants, adding to the significance of the occasion.
Students from the Department of Social Welfare at Youngjin College are enthusiastically cheering at the One Heart Sports Festival.
The sports festival, which kicked off with an opening ceremony, featured a variety of programs such as rugby ball rolling, large ball rolling, and ad balloon sliding, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere. After lunch, participants enjoyed games including wheel rolling, flipping colored boards, indoor curling, and balloon pillar stacking, coming together as one to have a great time. The event concluded with a communal play and a lucky draw, receiving an enthusiastic response from all involved.
Participants were divided into six teams. First- and second-year students, who use the same class names (such as Class B, Class C, Class D, etc.), formed teams together, while third- and fourth-year students made up separate teams. This structure encouraged natural interaction between juniors and seniors. As a result, bonds between students from different years, who typically have fewer opportunities to interact, were strengthened, and it became a valuable time for sharing academic information and experiences about campus life.
Choi Heejin (Class C, second year, age 49) said, "I approached this sports festival with the same excitement I felt preparing for elementary school field days. Laughing and running together with classmates who juggle work and study, I created precious memories," adding, "I hope everyone grows into a social welfare professional and helps build a warmer society."
Lee Jaeseong, head of the Department of Social Welfare, said, "I hope this sports festival helps students form stronger relationships and enjoy a vibrant college life," and added, "I also expect it to serve as an opportunity for everyone to take another step toward their individual dreams."
Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare at Youngjin College offers a variety of class formats to increase learning accessibility for adult learners, including weekday daytime classes, evening classes for working professionals, and Saturday classes. The department also operates blended classes that combine offline and online learning, the non-degree "YAP (Youngjin Autonomous Advancement Program)," and supports students in obtaining certificates and completion credentials, striving to nurture social welfare professionals equipped with both academic and practical skills.
For the 2026 academic year admissions, any adult learner aged 25 or older, or with at least two years of work experience in industry, is eligible to apply. Various forms of support are provided to reduce the financial burden and allow students to focus on their studies, including national scholarships and university scholarships.
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